1. What did Jesus foresee about the disciples after his death on the cross? (v. 20)

2.1) What is the meaning of a church? (Matthew 16:16-17)

   2) What is the minimum number of Christians needed to form a church?

   3) Is church an organization or an organism?

   4) What is the difference between an organization and an organism?

3.1) What is the relationship between church and Jesus? (Colossians1:18, Ephesians1:23, Ephesians 5:25)

   2) How did Adam obtain his bride, Eve? (Genesis 2:21-22)

   3) How did Jesus obtain His bride, church? (Acts 20:28)

   4) What is the significance for Jesus to be pierced by a spear on His chest after His death? (John 19:33-35)

   5) When did Adam receive life (生命)? (Genesis 2:7）

   6) When did the church start? (Acts 2:1-4)

   7) Why do we have a worship service on Sunday?

4.1) What is your relationship with Jesus in the church (the body)? (Colossians 1:18)

   2) What is your relationship with others (as other parts) in the church (the body)? (1 Corinthians 12:14, 12:26-27)

   3) What should different parts do in order to keep a healthy body? (v. 21)

5. Could you explain the meaning of sanctification and how to avoid the pollution of the world based on v.18 & v.19?  

Life application:

1) What is the evidence that you have a healthy relationship with Jesus as a church member?

2) What is the evidence that you have a healthy and close relationship with other church members?

3) What kind of blessings are you expecting to receive through serving God?

Prayer:

Dear Jesus! Thank you for choosing me and sending me to the world to preach the Gospel. I want to fully commit my life to serve the church. By serving God diligently, I keep setting myself apart from the world and avoiding pollution of the world. Help me to become one with others in serving you by doing God-given work faithfully and helping others to build a strong church to glorify your name.   We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!